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SavePackwood trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Dirtbiking, Horseback and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, tight and twisty and exposed. Scenery includes lakes, creeks and views. Common trail features include bridges and creek crossings. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms. Popular destinations include Goat Rock Wilderness, Osborne Mountain and Tahoma State Forest.
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- Mountain Bike
43 trails
- E-Bike
29 trails
- Gravel Bike
28 trails
- Adaptive Bike
13 trails
- Horse
15 trails
- Hike
118 trails
- Trail Running
116 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
25 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Nov 4, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 118
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 43
- Trails E-Bike
- 29
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 28
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 13
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 4
- Trails Horse
- 15
- Trails Hike
- 118
- Trails Trail Running
- 116
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 25
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 4
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 2
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 337 miles
- Total Descent
- 53,789 ft
- Total Vertical
- 7,201 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,158 ft
- Reports
- 130
- Photos
- 173
- Completed Counter
- 2,091
Articles
Rip & Go: Goat Ridge Loop, Goat Rocks Wilderness, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA
Jul 22, 2013 from backpacker.com
Explore an alpine oasis amid volcanic terrain along the crest of the Cascades.
Pacific Crest Trail: Best Weekend - William O. Douglas Wilderness, WA
Sep 20, 2013 from backpacker.com
A good pick for new backpackers and fit families, the 25.6-mile leg from White Pass north to Chinook Pass is spectacular without too much challenge.
Sub Regions
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Osborne Mountain
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Tahoma State Forest
Popular Packwood Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 3.2 • 5 miles • 1,123 ft • 102 •
This trail is open to motorcycles, hikers, horses and bicycles. This route is sometimes known as the Sawtooth Ridge Epic. This ride has it all: old growth forest, pristine lakes, great views, very narrow trail, some climbing challenge,...
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 4 miles • 197 ft • 53 •
This trail is open to motorcycle, hiker, bicycle and horse use. Silver Creek is a motorized trail that is well maintained and sees very little use. Great out and back trail with a moderate climb and a fast, flowy singletrack descent....
• 60 ★ 3.5 • 2 miles • 1,112 ft • 42 •
This trail is open to hiker, motorcycle, horse and bicycle use. No motorized use from March 1 to June 30. This begins on Forest Road 8420 and climbs steeply to Big Creek and Cora Falls before reaching Cora Lake. Skirting the lake, it...
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 319 ft • 40 •
This trail is open to ATVs, motorcycles, hikers, horses, and bicycles. This 4.5 mile trail begins on Forest Road 1260 and climbs to the Packwood Lake Motorcycle parking lot. This is a motorized route into the north side of Packwood...
• 80 ★ 3.7 • 4 miles • 1,198 ft • 31 •
This trail is open to motocycle, hiker, horse and bicycle use. This 4.3 mile trail descends from Forest Road 8140 through a dense conifer forest to Pothole Lake (Lower Bertha May Lake). The trail skirts the lake, then meets with Osborne...
• 45 ★ 3.4 • 3 miles • 922 ft • 17 •
This trail is open to hiker, horse, motorcycle and bicycle use. Little-known and little visited, Allen Mountain’s allure is its solitude. Deer and other wild critters are prolific on this 5,095-foot mountain. Hikers are not. A fairly...
• 5 ★ 3.0 • 2,516 ft • 395 ft • 11 •
This trail is open to motorcycle, hiker, horse, and bicycle use. CLOSED to motorized use March 1 through June 30. This is a short access trail from Forest Road 8510 to the Osborne Mountain Trail #250.
Packwood Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 43 miles • 8,518 ft • 18 • Point to Point •
Bisected by two of Washington's major volcanoes, this 'sanctuary' route offers a high quantity of time to...
★ 3.4 • 22 miles • 4,743 ft • 2 • Loop •
This route takes your thru the scenic singletrack below the Sawtooth ridge. You'll get a chance to swim in...
32 miles • 6,960 ft • 5 • Loop •
This route is a step up from the Osbourne mt full route. It adds a nice climb up Silver Creek and a...
20 miles • 4,613 ft • 2 •
This is an only slightly shorter loop if you want to approach Teeley Creek trail from the other end of the...
11 miles • 1,198 ft • 5 • Point to Point •
The much more underutilized, wilderness-like singletrack lined with flowers, ridge views and berries
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| garretts | add | report | activity #107219270 | Nov 4, 2026 @ 8:32pm Nov 4, 2026 |
| WaynegTESEl | wishlist | trail | activity #104889236 | Sep 29, 2026 @ 10:26pm Sep 29, 2026 |
| Wardalex1 | comment | report | activity #104172724 | Sep 19, 2026 @ 4:54pm Sep 19, 2026 |
| Wardalex1 | add | report | activity #104172690 and 3 more | Sep 19, 2026 @ 4:53pm Sep 19, 2026 |
| qbeatr | wishlist | route | activity #103003572 | Sep 3, 2026 @ 9:42pm Sep 3, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | All clear | Sep 19, 2026 @ 4:54pm Sep 19, 2026 | ||
| report | All clear and running great | Sep 19, 2026 @ 4:54pm Sep 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | Rode Sept 2024. Was mostly in rough shape-... | Sep 20, 2024 @ 5:56pm Sep 20, 2024 | ||
| trail | Huckleberries were all time. | Aug 16, 2022 @ 4:35pm Aug 16, 2022 | ||
| trail | Rode this in August 2022. Super nice single... | Aug 7, 2022 @ 1:32pm Aug 7, 2022 |
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k33 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge2 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k33 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge2 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 43 | 127 miles | 14,888 ft | 38 miles | 4,885 ft | #2,493 | #55 | 156 | 128 | 5 | 999 | |
| E-Bike | 29 | 104 miles | 13,878 ft | 33 miles | 3,799 ft | #2,193 | #40 | 2 | 118 | 1 | 78 | |
| Gravel Bike | 28 | 86 miles | 6,575 ft | 23 miles | 3,720 ft | #1,230 | #25 | 19 | 15 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 13 | 60 miles | 4,852 ft | 17 miles | 2,999 ft | #1,603 | #22 | 22 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 4 | 5 miles | 125 ft | 1 mile | 2,890 ft | #7,715 | #2,430 | |||||
| Horse | 15 | 65 miles | 9,199 ft | 24 miles | 6,132 ft | #997 | #35 | 32 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 118 | 337 miles | 53,789 ft | 118 miles | 7,201 ft | #371 | #17 | 15 | 129 | 12 | 2,240 | |
| Trail Running | 116 | 337 miles | 53,747 ft | 118 miles | 7,201 ft | #413 | #20 | 129 | 2 | 174 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 25 | 93 miles | 13,691 ft | 32 miles | 3,799 ft | #536 | #16 | 58 | 2 | 11 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 4 | 10 miles | 472 ft | 2 miles | 2,008 ft | 25 | 1 | |||||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 4,327 ft | 148 ft | 1,299 ft | 177 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Snowshoe | 2 | 2 miles | 387 ft | 4,623 ft | 453 ft | 33 | ||||||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 2 miles | 525 ft | 4,554 ft | 715 ft | 224 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Packwood?
Packwood has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Packwood?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Packwood are:
- Pipeline Road Trail (4.2/5)
- Teeley Creek Trail #251 (4/5)
- Dry Creek (4/5)
- Greenwood Lake Trail #253 (4/5)
- Silver Creek Trail (3.9/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Packwood?
There are 35 parking locations listed in Packwood. The most popular parking spots are:
- High Rock/Greenwood Lake Trailhead Parking
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- Packwood Lake Trailhead Parking
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- Twin Firs Trail Parking Lot
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What is the longest trail in Packwood?
The longest trail in Packwood is Purcell Mountain at 6.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Packwood?
The best hiking trails in Packwood are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Packwood?
The best trail running trails in Packwood are:
- Main Skate
- Singletrack Connect
- Greenwood Lake Trail #253
- Greenwood Lake Trail #253
- Teeley Creek Trail #251
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Packwood?
The best dirtbiking trails in Packwood are:
- Greenwood Lake Trail #253
- Greenwood Lake Trail #253
- Teeley Creek Trail #251
- Silver Creek Trail
- Allen Mountain Trail
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How many trails are in Packwood?
Packwood has a total of 118 trails. Of those, 43 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Packwood to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Packwood?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Packwood is Purcell Mountain with 4,542 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Packwood?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Packwood is Osborne Mountain Trail with 3,168 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Packwood?
Packwood supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking.
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What bike services are there in Packwood?
The following bike services are available in Packwood:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Packwood?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Packwood is South Point Lookout #123 with an average grade of 17.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Packwood?
Yes, there are 15 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Packwood. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Packwood?
Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Packwood. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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Are the trails open in Packwood?
The overall region status for Packwood is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 29 trails:
- Clear / Green: 19
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Packwood?
Yes, Packwood supports e-bike riding. There are 26 trails in Packwood that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Packwood?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Packwood are: View all mountain biking routes in Packwood.
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What is the highest summit in Packwood?
The highest summit in Packwood is Gilbert Peak at 8,038 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Packwood?
The most popular Strava segments in Packwood are:
- Osborn Off the Ridge (221 athletes)
- Osborne DH middle (219 athletes)
- Osborn Full DH (210 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Packwood?
Yes, there are 13 accessible/adaptive trails in Packwood. View all adaptive trails in Packwood for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Packwood?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Packwood directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Packwood?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Packwood are:
- Silver Creek Trail
- Osborne Mountain Trail
- Allen Mountain Trail
- Pipeline Road Trail
- Teeley Creek Trail #251
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Packwood?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Packwood are:
- River Spur (0/5)
- Main Skate (0/5)
- Singletrack Connect (0/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Coal Creek Mountain Summit
- Nannie Peak Summit
- Old Snowy Mountain Summit
- Hawkeye Point Summit
- Walupt Horse Camp Camping
- Angry Mountain Summit
- Goat Lake Camp Camping
- Gilbert Peak Summit
- Round Mountain Lookout Viewpoint
- Round Mountain Summit
- Gilbert Peak (8,038 ft)
- Big Horn (8,002 ft)
- Goat Citadel (7,959 ft)
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